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Greetings!  I’m back to share a Christmas card with you today.  I have to admit that once I start making Christmas cards the slope is very slippery and if I’m not careful, it’s all I want to stamp.  Well this was a pleasure today as I perused all my Christmas paper – what an indulgence.  The only thing missing was the hot chocolate!

My friend Michelle at Stampers Dream sent me this dreamy image to color up and seeing cardinals in the yard yesterday (at least I hope that was what they were) gave me the inspiration I needed to touch markers to the image.  When I opened my mail from Splitcoast I saw the sketch for SC243 and sat down to work!  This is one of  many Northwoods Rubber Stamps she has in stock; this one is called Holly and Cardinals Oval.   I was tickled how easily it colored up – lol, the magic is in the artwork.   I used Tombow Markers, which if you have never tried, are rich with pigment and make something like this so easy.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Stampers Dream (Northwoods Rubber Stamp – Holly and Cardinals Oval
Paper:  Me and My Big Ideas, The Paper Company
Ink:  Memento – Lady Bug, Versafine Black Onyx and Clear Embossing Powder
Accessories:  Ribbon, Spellbinders Standard Ovals Large, Tombow Markers


So you may be curious why I said to be sure to stop in and see me today.  Do you remember this?

Well I received so many emails on how to make these ornaments and life was soooooo busy pre-CHA that I simply did not have the time.  Well, the tutorial is in the Resources Gallery over at Splitcoaststampers!!  I’ve done both a step-by-step tutorial and a video tutorial – you can see them HERE!

Thanks so much for your kind words on this ornament and for all the requests for me to develop it into a tutorial.

I hope you’ll try it out – if you do, be sure to upload your work to the Technique Spotlight Gallery HERE so that we can all see!  Happy Stamping and Papercrafting, friends!!

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  • KristineAugust 26, 2009 - 9:07 am

    Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I love those cardinals, and your snowflake ornament is gorgeous too! :) Have a lovely day.ReplyCancel

  • MargAugust 26, 2009 - 9:09 am

    Thank you so much for the tutorial. I finally have some time to ‘play’ and this will be my first project. I love the ornament.ReplyCancel

  • lisa808August 26, 2009 - 9:16 am

    Amazing coloring and beautiful card.ReplyCancel

  • JanineAugust 26, 2009 - 9:27 am

    Becca as usual your work is flawless!! Thanks for the tutorial too. That is one I am definitely working on soon. They will look fabulous on my gifts this year..

    Take care girlfriend.

    JanineReplyCancel

  • Colleen HornerAugust 26, 2009 - 9:27 am

    Becca

    You always give me a good chuckle when you say how easy your cards are. I know they are easy for you and I so appreciate your tutorial because with them I can actually try the card.
    This card is as beautiful as I have grown to expect when I see Becca is the creator.

    ColleenReplyCancel

  • Beth NormanAugust 26, 2009 - 9:27 am

    What a delightful post! I love your card. The colouring is so beautiful. The blue is gorgeous! Thank you for such a wonderful tutorial. I’m definately buying the nesties! You are so talented, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • SuziAugust 26, 2009 - 9:29 am

    It’s beautiful. Your choice of papers is striking. Being old school, I’m having hard time learning to mix patterns. It just goes against my grain. But following your lead, I’m learning how great they can look! Thanks, Teach! LOL!ReplyCancel

  • Sue @ McMahon Five DesignsAugust 26, 2009 - 9:56 am

    Becca! This card is beautiful. And could that bow be tied any more perfect! So wish I could tie a bow like this!ReplyCancel

  • Nancy FlecknellAugust 26, 2009 - 10:23 am

    Amazing Becca as always!! Beautiful work!ReplyCancel

  • Linda BAugust 26, 2009 - 10:28 am

    Becca….thanks for the tutorial…I can hardly wait to try this! Love your birds…..we have a colony of cardinals in the yard next door. They are real favorites here and actually our state bird! Have a blessed day.ReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenAugust 26, 2009 - 10:33 am

    Becca, Becca, Becca –

    Such a beautiful card and I love how you’ve colored the cardinals. Your choice of paper and ribbons are impeccable as usual. Thank you so much for sharing and for the wonderful tutorial as well. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • Debbie OlsonAugust 26, 2009 - 10:38 am

    Fabulous, Becca–congrats on the SCS tutorial too!ReplyCancel

  • Wanda HAugust 26, 2009 - 10:43 am

    Becca, this is a gorgeous card and I love the Pooh card too. On my way to watch your video!!ReplyCancel

  • Michelle RAugust 26, 2009 - 10:56 am

    What a GORGEOUS card!!! You did an awesome job with that NW Cardinals stamp! Your coloring with the Tombows is just perfect! Love the paper combination and that beautiful red bow! Thanks, my friend! :-)ReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerAugust 26, 2009 - 12:18 pm

    BEAUTIFUL Becca!!!ReplyCancel

  • Karen WAugust 26, 2009 - 12:19 pm

    Very pretty, I love everything about this. Great idea with the large bow and the cardinals are gorgeous.ReplyCancel

  • Linda C.August 26, 2009 - 12:34 pm

    Gorgeous! Wish I were on your Christmas card list!!!ReplyCancel

  • MelanieAugust 26, 2009 - 12:44 pm

    Thank you for the tutorial, Becca! I actually bought this pendant because of your ornament, and am thrilled that you did a video! Thank you for sharing.

    MelanieReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisAugust 26, 2009 - 1:17 pm

    Your card is gorgeous. It’s so nice to see how different pattern papers are being used together. Thank you so much Becca for the tutorial that ornament is beautiful and you make it look so easy. You are truly a blessing.ReplyCancel

  • RufusAugust 26, 2009 - 2:06 pm

    Becca, you’ve done it again! Love the card and thanks so much for the tutorial on how to do the gorgeous ornament! You may have solved one of my Christmas gift dilemma’s! Now it’s off to play!ReplyCancel

  • MrsHAugust 26, 2009 - 2:12 pm

    Good evening, Becca. This is such a pretty card- I love it; and thank you for the Christmas Ornament tutorial. I received my newsletter from SCS today and when I saw the project tutorial I just knew why you told everyone to tune in today. Many thanks.ReplyCancel

  • Denise (peanutbee)August 26, 2009 - 2:16 pm

    Ohhhhhhhh, I love all that blue behind the cardinals…..it’s so vibrant, they look like they’re glowing! AWESOME!ReplyCancel

  • MichelleAugust 26, 2009 - 3:16 pm

    Becca, thanks so much for posting the tutorial. I just received my new Spellbinder pendant set and am SO eager to try this! :) I’m off to play now!ReplyCancel

  • BettyAugust 26, 2009 - 5:23 pm

    Gorgoeus, Becca!! The card is amazing and the ornament fabulous!!!ReplyCancel

  • Lynna GibsonAugust 26, 2009 - 5:29 pm

    Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! I love these and now I have ideas for more of my pendants. Love the step by step directions. I had an idea how to do them, but now I know!
    You are the best!ReplyCancel

  • DianeAugust 26, 2009 - 5:45 pm

    Becca,
    Stunning card. And a great big THANK YOU for the tutorial.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Darlene GabrielAugust 26, 2009 - 7:08 pm

    Thank you so much for the tutorial. Those ornaments will make wonderful gifts for Christmas. Thank you also for sharing your beautiful card – I love that bow and the cardinals are so majestic looking.ReplyCancel

  • PatriciaAugust 26, 2009 - 8:37 pm

    Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I loved this when you first did it and am so excited about you sharing (I personally LOVE videos) this tutorial. Off to finish watching and to make one!!

    Patricia
    the PaperTemptress
    http://www.papertemptress.comReplyCancel

  • Peggy MAugust 26, 2009 - 11:42 pm

    this is stunning and your coloring is amazing… Thanks for sharing your creativity and talent. You are a true artist and I’m always in awe of your work. Hugs, PeggyReplyCancel

  • LatishaAugust 27, 2009 - 12:21 am

    Becca,
    This is just beautiful!!
    miss you lots
    hugs
    latishaReplyCancel

  • Chris OlsenAugust 27, 2009 - 4:22 am

    Wow Becca!!! Your cardinal card is stunning!!! I love the dp and design along with your fab coloring!! A tutorial by you….Woohoo!! I will definitely give it a go when I get home from camping next week!
    hugs and blessings,
    ChrisReplyCancel

  • Liz WeberAugust 27, 2009 - 5:21 am

    Thanks Becca, I am so addicted and obsessed with Spellbinders that I love any chance to experiment with something new and elegant like your wonderful projects. Thanks for the inspiration Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Marion (Australia)August 27, 2009 - 5:31 am

    Thanks so much for the video Becca. Now I can see where I went wrong with mine. You make it look so simple.
    Now to try it again…this time with instructions.ReplyCancel

  • Marion (Australia)August 27, 2009 - 5:34 am

    oops! I meant to comment on your beautiful Cardinal Christmas card. Gorgeous cardReplyCancel

  • lindaAugust 27, 2009 - 6:27 am

    Hi Becca, i love you site, so much nice things to see. thanks for the turtorial with the ornament, it’s so beautifull. Sorry my english is not so good but i hope you understand what i try to say.

    greetings from Holland
    LindaReplyCancel

  • JenniferAugust 27, 2009 - 1:30 pm

    Holy Moly! What a wonderful ornament. thank you so much for the tutorial. You are an amazing woman!

    hugs,
    JenniferReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)August 27, 2009 - 10:24 pm

    Beautiful card Becca!

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterAugust 29, 2009 - 6:38 am

    Love the birds, very pretty!
    Thanks for sharing the video, it is just Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • PaulaAugust 30, 2009 - 3:28 pm

    You are just too talented!ReplyCancel

  • CrafteeCC (Cathy)December 4, 2009 - 6:30 pm

    thank you for such a wonderful tutorial
    I have made the ornament and I am so pleased with the result!
    and thank you too, for such wonderful inspiration!ReplyCancel

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Happy day!!  I’m sharing a quick post with a 10 minute card!!  I kid you not.  It was my goal to make a 10 minute card because it’s so not how things usually go for me.  Honestly, I can muse about the paper for an hour.  Now a little bit of planning did go into this one, but the actual putting together was 10 minutes.    Now, isn’t that the most darling quote?  Chalk it up to Suzanne at Quietfire Design for this cutie.  Can you even imagine how wonderful some would feel to get a card with the sentiment on it?  You can check out Quietfire for art supplies as well as a large catalog of rubber stamps – just look HERE.

My very simple card involved layering my papers, stamping sentiment on the main panel then framing that panel with Spellbinders Classic Heart that is raised up by pop dots.  That allows me to thread the ribbon underneath so that I can tie my bow in the interior of the heart.  I need to do more of this – I hope you enjoy the simplicity and the powerful sentiment.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Quietfire Design – Sometimes Said Pooh
Paper:  Bazzill, K & Co.
Ink:  Colorbox Rouge Chalk Ink
Accessories:  Spellbinders Classic Hearts, Ribbon, Pearls

I wanted to share another note with you (loud whisper)  be sure to stop by and see me Wednesday morning.  I have something I want to show you and I think you will like it because it is something many of you have asked.   Okay, that’s hint enough!!  Be here – Wednesday :)

Lastly I wanted to make sure you know that Stampers Dream is doing a JustRite week this week.    Remember all the Christmas goodness from the Blog Hop last week?  Well it continues.  You can start out HERE for sneak peeks but I just know your curiosity will be piqued enough that you’ll go look. 

Thanks for stopping by.  I hope your day is truly glorious!
 

 

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  • Bev J.August 24, 2009 - 11:26 am

    So pretty; love the colors and sentiment and the heart is darling. tfsReplyCancel

  • Kim KramerAugust 24, 2009 - 11:36 am

    Oh My! How beautiful Becca. This makes me think of my new baby granddaughter. Cuz it’s soooo true.ReplyCancel

  • SherryAugust 24, 2009 - 11:40 am

    This is an very pretty card. I love how elegant it looks. Very nice!

    SherryReplyCancel

  • Marisa (whiterockmama)August 24, 2009 - 11:45 am

    Love it!!ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterAugust 24, 2009 - 11:49 am

    very pretty, like the framing with the heart!ReplyCancel

  • SuzanneAugust 24, 2009 - 11:55 am

    Simply beautiful! A very elegant presentation for Pooh! Very cool that it fit in the Spellbinders heart!ReplyCancel

  • Brenda RaleighAugust 24, 2009 - 12:35 pm

    Nice job! Love the bow tied in the heart. Will have to try it. Love all your work!ReplyCancel

  • Sue KmentAugust 24, 2009 - 2:33 pm

    I am thinking that Quiet Fire is making the best sentiments out there. I think I remember you posting one about dancing that was lovely too!ReplyCancel

  • MrsHAugust 24, 2009 - 2:40 pm

    Good evening, Becca. You always, always strike the right note with the colours you choose for cardstock and papers. This card is absolutely delightful.ReplyCancel

  • DianeAugust 24, 2009 - 3:02 pm

    Becca,
    What a beautiful 10 minute card. Geat Job!!!!!

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • MarionAugust 24, 2009 - 4:01 pm

    A really lovely card Becca, just love it!
    Marion UKReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)August 24, 2009 - 4:39 pm

    Becca,

    Wow, well that is the best looking 10 minute card that I have ever seen. So pretty, love the Spellbinder’s heart.

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • CindyAugust 24, 2009 - 7:51 pm

    Pooh sentiments – omg, I’ve got check out Quietfire. I’ve got so much Pooh – classic and current…can’t wait to see what I can add to it. Beautiful card…ReplyCancel

  • Brenda A.August 24, 2009 - 8:35 pm

    What a wonerful but true statement and you did it a lot of justice. Nicely done.ReplyCancel

  • Debbie OlsonAugust 24, 2009 - 10:44 pm

    Beautiful, dear Becca, and so true!ReplyCancel

  • BarbaraAugust 24, 2009 - 11:51 pm

    I love it !! So simple and yet elegant!! I never thought of turning the heart die on it’s side. Some other people’s cards have so much on them that there is no focal point. This is absolutely perfect.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisAugust 25, 2009 - 3:46 am

    Oh how true the sentiment,and how beautiful is your card. TFS!!! Becca. I can’t wait until tomorrow.ReplyCancel

  • DebbieAugust 25, 2009 - 4:23 am

    It’s a beautiful simple card – and I love the sentiment.ReplyCancel

  • BeckyAugust 25, 2009 - 9:10 am

    I love your beautiful cards! I have a blog award for you! ReplyCancel

  • sarah wrightAugust 25, 2009 - 10:55 am

    Hi, Becca
    what a beautiful card. I met you at the CHA craft show in Florida when I was on holiday and I had my photo taken with you. I would love to email it to you.
    Yours was the first blog I ever went on and I check it daily and have added you to my blogroll, so it was great to meet you.
    All your cards are so elegant and professional. Thanks so much for the inspiration you give
    Love Sarah XXXReplyCancel

  • RandiAugust 25, 2009 - 11:07 am

    Becca, every time I look at your cards I am blown away!! Simple or complex they are just stunning.ReplyCancel

  • NeenieAugust 25, 2009 - 2:39 pm

    Becca, thanks for sharing a “quickie”! Loved the comment you made about musing about the paper for an hour. I find that selecting the right paper is my longest part of card making. Could it be that I keep buying more and more paper and that’s why it takes longer???ReplyCancel

  • yogiAugust 25, 2009 - 5:57 pm

    beautiful!!ReplyCancel

  • AnnetteAugust 26, 2009 - 9:05 am

    The map has become nice so fantastically, I am wandered like a ghost.
    Lots of love from Germany
    if sends AnnetteReplyCancel

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The Magnolia Blog Hop yesterday was tons of fun!  Thanks for all of you that stopped by, I so appreciate your kind words!  Today I’m sharing two more Our Daily Bread Design stamps from the wonderful August Releases.  My first card is from the Jesus set and I played along with one of the Mojo Monday challenges from this week.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs – Jesus
Paper: The Paper Studio, Prism So Soft White
Ink:  Antique Linen Distress Ink, Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink
Accessories:  Spellbinders Labels Eight, Spellbinders Standard Circles, Renaissance Hearts Pendant, Spellbinders Pinking Circles, Ribbon, Corsage Pin, Pearls, EK Success Photo Corner Scallop

 

My second card is another of the new August sets with Our Daily Bread Designs called Happy Birthday.  I played along with another Mojo Monday challege – wow, it’s my week for challenges!

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread  Designs – Happy Birthday
Paper:  Die Cuts with a View – Rustic, The Paper Company
Ink: SU Bravo Burgundy, Tattered Rose Distress Ink
Accessories:  Fiskars Border Punches, Spellbinders Labels Eight, Ribbon, Pearls

Thanks for stopping by!!

 
 

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  • Judy RozemaAugust 22, 2009 - 6:42 am

    Becca, they are both so beautiful!! I simply love the first one with all that gorgeous burgundy!! Such a delight for the eyes!ReplyCancel

  • MarionAugust 22, 2009 - 7:09 am

    Such beautiful cards Becca, love all your work it’s amazing
    Marion UKReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerAugust 22, 2009 - 7:22 am

    Becca you rocked both wsketches, beautiful work!ReplyCancel

  • Angella CrockettAugust 22, 2009 - 8:00 am

    Becca, both are simply gorgeous!!!! God Bless!ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterAugust 22, 2009 - 8:03 am

    Both Beautiful cards, so love the colors and design in the first, and the verse with the sentiment on the second is neat, great paper too!ReplyCancel

  • debAugust 22, 2009 - 8:12 am

    What a beautiful card! I will admit that I found a moment of calm come over me. Truly.
    Very nice.ReplyCancel

  • Darlene GabrielAugust 22, 2009 - 9:19 am

    Both of these cards are so beautiful! I especially love the 2nd one. The colours in this one are so my colours. They are soft and elegant. Those DP’s are gorgeous and so is the bow. I love the sentiment. TFS.ReplyCancel

  • Jenny NikolaisenAugust 22, 2009 - 11:54 am

    I love these cards and the stamps – I’ll have to go check those out..ReplyCancel

  • Regina NAugust 22, 2009 - 12:01 pm

    Becca? I just love theses cards and the way you put the colors together.
    What Fiskars Punch did you use.

    God Bless you
    BeccaReplyCancel

  • MrsHAugust 22, 2009 - 12:47 pm

    Good evening, Becca- two beautiful cards. I love the richness of the colours in the first one and the softness of the colours in the second; and of course, 2 lovely sketches, beautiful ribbons and bows.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisAugust 22, 2009 - 1:27 pm

    You certainly have been making up for lost time Becca. These are both gorgeous. Such rich beautiful colors chosen. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)August 22, 2009 - 1:29 pm

    Becca,

    These are both so beautiful! So elegant and pretty, and every other discription that is good. I can’t think of them all. Love them so much. How lucky the recipients of these cards are. Hey did you see the article about Kelley and ODBD in the newest issue of Scrap and Stamp Arts magazine?

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • SuziAugust 22, 2009 - 1:37 pm

    I love cards that share our faith. These are beautiful and inspirational.ReplyCancel

  • JanineAugust 22, 2009 - 5:10 pm

    Becca!! Just beautiful!!!ReplyCancel

  • DianeAugust 22, 2009 - 5:19 pm

    Becca,
    WOW!!!!!!!
    Both cards are just stunning.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Christine ArtharsAugust 22, 2009 - 5:31 pm

    Just beautiful you never disapoint us with your stunning cards the burgandy ribbon is beautiful where do you get your ribbons fromReplyCancel

  • Marion (Australia)August 23, 2009 - 9:35 am

    Very elegant cards. I love both of them. Thank you for sharing Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Libby (Australia)August 23, 2009 - 6:21 pm

    Becca, these cards are simply stunning. Beautiful sentiments too. God BlessReplyCancel

  • BettyAugust 23, 2009 - 7:12 pm

    Becca, these are stunning!!! Love the color combos and your detailing!!! Beautifully done!!!ReplyCancel

  • BarbaraAugust 23, 2009 - 8:27 pm

    These are fabulous cards!! I check your site every day and I am “never” disappointed!! All of your work is so elegant! Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • MissGAugust 23, 2009 - 8:31 pm

    Both cards are beautiful, I love you color combo’s.
    Thank you Becca for sharing your talent with us!

    Have a blessed week!!ReplyCancel

  • Nancy SchultzAugust 24, 2009 - 4:42 am

    Your cards are beautiful Becca! Love the burgandy on the first card and your bows are always so beautiful. They really make the cards elegant.
    Hugs,
    NancyReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideAugust 24, 2009 - 6:25 am

    these are beautiful cards. becca could you do a tutorial on tying bows on the side like this, i have such a hard time and look at the white bow your tags are under and in the red bow ( next card) they are on top. both tags are going the same way. I would like to know how to do this.
    hugs to youReplyCancel

  • ConnieAugust 24, 2009 - 9:55 am

    These are both so amazing, Becca…you are hands down the satin bow Queen!! Love both bow…especially the one with the stick pin in it!ReplyCancel

  • LynneAugust 24, 2009 - 3:20 pm

    How beautiful. I found myself just wanting to sit and look at these cards.

    Bless you.

    Lynne.xReplyCancel

  • KelleyAugust 26, 2009 - 7:25 am

    Love them both! Such beautiful colors!ReplyCancel

  • KristineAugust 26, 2009 - 9:09 am

    Gorgeous! ODBD has some really awesome stamp sets and you do such wonderful things with them. Love your style Becca =0)ReplyCancel

  • JenniferAugust 27, 2009 - 1:32 pm

    Breathtaking!~!

    JenniferReplyCancel
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